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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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UTS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2361633 · MC347861 · EIN 46-1379384 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
801 NE MAIN STREET, GRIMES, IA, 50111
(515) 986-3399 · KATHIE PERKINS
79
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32.1% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
60 / 311
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 506-9031966 · eff 12/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance242 pts
Unsafe Driving77 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IA11
MO8
MN8
CO8
IL5
KS4
OH3
IN3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.10 | 2.02 | ≈29–36% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.08 | ≈21–28% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.32 | 5.32 | ≈66–70% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 61% · Following / lane / reckless 39%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 100%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 7 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 57%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.45D-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.99).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.575).
3. Other1 viol · 14%
395.8A
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | DES MOINES, IA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/08/2024 | DENVER, CO | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
50 trailer33 truck
Company profile
Officer
KATHIE PERKINS
Recordable crash rate
1.11 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
2012-12-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 30 carriers
Shares identifiers with 30 carriers (28 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY | 304808 | 12 VINs | strong |
| DWD TRANSPORT INC | 1923773 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ROAD LESS TRAVELED TRANSPORT LLC | 2034815 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ANDERSEN DISTRIBUTION INC | 890682 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LJ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2885127 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SCHULTZE TRUCKING INC | 933819 | 2 VINs | medium |
| UTS BROKERAGE INC | 2224506 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
12/01/2021 — Insurance filed — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-9031966
12/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9001825
12/30/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF658503
12/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF658503
12/20/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/12/2012 — Insurance transferred — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF617259
12/05/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
08/31/2009 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF617259
08/03/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF617259
07/29/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/05/2009)
12/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL486311
01/02/2008 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL486311
12/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL486311
12/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO100395
11/06/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2006)
12/01/2005 — Insurance cancelled — SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LHT1001897C103
11/04/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2005)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2361633.